The Syllabus is the main source of information in your course. Within the Syllabus, you can find detailed information on assignments, quizzes, and course requirements. To access the Syllabus, click on Syllabus in the navigation menu on the left side.
GCU recommends that communication with your instructor is done through the LMS Inbox. If you are not sure how to send a message to the instructor through the inbox, check out the article (NextGen LMS) Classroom Communication for more information. If you are unable to use the Inbox, you can find your Instructor’s contact information within the syllabus.
Clicking on a topic will display all assignments, quizzes, discussion questions, and resources for that topic.
You can view all assignment and quiz details while in the syllabus. For information on how to submit assignments, check out the article: (NextGen LMS) Submitting Assignments.
The reading material for the topic can be found on the right under Resources. This includes eBooks, library articles, and any other resource you may need to complete your assignments.
For more information about eBooks, we recommend checking out the eBook section of the Help Center. There are many different types of eBooks, so a great place to start is: Getting Started with eBooks.
GCU requires all students to participate while completing online classes. The syllabus provides detailed information on all the participation requirements within a course. The requirements are located after the list of topics. These requirements may differ in each course, so it is recommended that you review the syllabus at the beginning of any new course.